The Apostle Paul was writing to those in Rome “who are loved by God and called to be saints.” He had just written warnings to his readers concerning the wrath of God being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For, although what could be … Continue reading Judged According to Our Works
Year: 2023
The Fear of the Lord
Psalms 103:17-18 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.” Psalms 103:17-18 NLT “But the love of the Lord remains foreverwith those who fear him.His salvation extends to the children’s … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord
Not Wanting Anyone to Perish
2 Peter 3:9 NIV “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” In context, this is speaking of the prophecies of Scripture regarding these last days and the return of Christ. And it … Continue reading Not Wanting Anyone to Perish
Will God Meet You Where You Are?
For some time now, and from different sources, I have been hearing the saying, “God will meet you where you are.” But is that biblical? I don’t believe it is. Now, did Jesus come to the earth to us? Yes, he did. But did he meet us where we are, or did he require that … Continue reading Will God Meet You Where You Are?
Grow in the Grace
Summary 2 Peter 3:1-16 This is talking about the prophecies of Scripture regarding these last days before the return of Christ and of his coming again one day. One day this world as we now know it is going to be totally destroyed by fire, including the ungodly of this world (including many who profess … Continue reading Grow in the Grace
According to What We Have Done
Matthew 16:24-27 ESV “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he … Continue reading According to What We Have Done
Not Ashamed of The Gospel
Romans 1:14-17 ESV “I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone … Continue reading Not Ashamed of The Gospel
What is Unwholesome Talk?
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” ESV “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according … Continue reading What is Unwholesome Talk?
Wicked Plots Against the Righteous
I am reading in Psalms 37 this morning. I am going to break this up a little bit for this is contrasting the wicked with the righteous, and so I am going to look at these separately. The WickedPsalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs … Continue reading Wicked Plots Against the Righteous
Are You Wise or Are You Foolish?
Proverbs 22:3,14,17-19 ESV 3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.14 The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit;he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,and apply your heart to my knowledge,18 for … Continue reading Are You Wise or Are You Foolish?
Run With It 